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30 years after Mupata's death [Nagai Gallery]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] July 21, 2015 09:00

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The "30 Years After Mupata Death Exhibition" is being held at the Nagai Gallery, which is close to Ginza 4-chome, the intersection of Showa-dori and Harumi-dori St., and the intersection of Miharabashi.

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Mupata is S.G. Mupata, a Tanzanian-born painter who represents the trend of African contemporary art "Tinga Tinga School".

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As the subtitle says "African primitive male", animals and birds are vividly depicted with vivid colors created by the African earth.

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The exhibition hall is on the 4th, 5th, and 8th floors, with about 30 original drawings on display.

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The expression of the animals and birds depicted is very impressive, like a person.

I feel very familiar.

It is a picture that makes you feel peaceful when you look at it.

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The exhibition period is from Tuesday, July 7 to September 13 (Sunday), and the opening hours are from 11:00 to 18:00. The gallery is closed every Tuesday.

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Click here for the website of Nagai Gallery. ⇒

http://www.nagai-garou.com/